This Day in History Entry #38
November 3rd, 2009 by Wordsman
Roosevelt was all ready to go
But Colombia wanted more dough
Revolt he did promote
Backed up by a gunboat
Got the Canal Zone cheap: quid pro quo
Event: Panama separates from Colombia
Year: 1903
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_Panama_from_Colombia
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November 5th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Acquition of the future site of the Panama Canal.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Oops! Yes, I can spell “acquisition” –